John Crane Introduces New Fiberglass Sucker Rod Designed to Increase Oil Well Production Output,

July 16, 2015

CHICAGO--John Crane today introduced the Series 200, the next generation of fiberglass sucker rod that increases production output, improves load strength and reduces lifting costs for oil producers.Oil producers today are under tremendous pressure to improve the efficiency of their operationsOil producers today are under tremendous pressure to

Collaboration will help leading shipbuilding company offer built-in digital technologies to improve operational efficiency and decision making processes for ship ownersNEW YORK--Hyundai Heavy Industries, a world leading shipbuilder, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are collaborating to design a connected smart ship that will enable ship owners to better

Gov. Martin O'Malley, Nepal Relief Director, STEM Students, Commercial Businesses, and More at World's Largest Gathering of Geographic Information System ExpertsREDLANDS, Calif.--More than 16,000 people from 120 countries around the world are expected to converge in San Diego, California, to discuss the power of maps and applying geography at the

- Move strengthens position in professional printer marketTOKYO--OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printer business, today announced that, OKI Data Corporation and Seiko Instruments Inc. ( SII hereinafter) signed an agreement on July 8, 2015, whereby OKI Data Corporation will acquire the globally-deployed wide format

InnerWorkings to direct print marketing operations in North AmericaCHICAGO--InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading marketing execution firm, has become the exclusive North American marketing execution partner of AstraZeneca, one of the world s largest biopharmaceutical companies that operates in more than 100 countries. Under the

CLEVELAND--Power management company Eaton today announced it has been named Supplier of the Year for its aftermarket operations in Mexico and Latin America by PACCAR Parts, a division of PACCAR Inc., a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks.While it is a good time to

Rapid Integrated Business Planning Process Is Driving Leading Manufacturers, According to New IDC

July 15, 2015

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--By 2018, 75% of manufacturers will be coordinating enterprise-wide planning activities under the umbrella of rapid integrated business planning (rIBP), according to IDC Manufacturing Insights. A newly released study, IDC PlanScape: Implementing a Rapid Integrated Business Planning Process as Part of a Next-Generation Supply Chain

MILWAUKEE--Pabst Brewing Company ( Pabst ), the world s largest American owned brewer, announced today that it will open a new brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the site of the original Pabst Brewery, which was founded in 1844. Partnering with Milwaukee based developers Zilber, Ltd. ( Zilber ) and BRM, Pabst plans to sign a multi-year lease on a

SALT LAKE CITY--Park City Group (NASDAQ:PCYG), a cloud-based software company that uses big data management to help retailers and their suppliers sell more, stock less and see everything, has successfully completed a technology upgrade of their Always on Architecture . Immediate results were seen in speed and performance through faster file

FutureSentry to Announce New Partnership, Promote Product Improvements at ISC West 2012

July 15, 2015

Technology partner to provide improved sensor for the award-winning First ResponderLAS VEGAS--FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance perimeter security, will announce a new technology partnership with Linear, a leading supplier of electronics for a host of residential and commercial purposes, at ISC West,

DANBURY, Conn.--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has signed a long-term agreement with Delaware City Refining Company in which Praxair will purchase crude carbon dioxide from the refinery. Praxair will build, own and operate a 450-ton-per-day carbon dioxide purification and liquefaction plant at the refinery, producing beverage-quality liquid carbon dioxide

GE Appliances and IFTTT release the GE Appliances GeoSpring channel to help GeoSpring owners connect their hot water heater to apps and other connected devices; connectivity breeds energy efficiency.LOUISVILLE, Ky.--GE (NYSE: GE)Appliances is adding another product, the GeoSpring hybrid water heater, to its growing list of appliances consumers can

KEMP, Texas--Longtime leading supplier of explosion proof lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 150 watt explosion proof LED switch blade dock light equipped with a ten foot pivoting aluminum arm.This new dock light has a double pivot point swing arm design that allows for easy placement of the light in different

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is the Low Bidder for a $21.3 Million Transportation Project in

July 15, 2015

HOUSTON--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) ( Sterling or the Company ) today announced that it was the low bidder on a $21.3 million roadway project for the City of Pearland, Texas, a large suburb of Houston. The project consists of widening a 2.8 mile section of Bailey Road from two 10-foot wide lanes to four 12-foot wide lanes.

NEW YORK--With the back-to-school season approaching, Macy s is ready to help students put their best (fashion) foot forward for heading back to classrooms this fall. Offering the best designers and brands at affordable prices, Macy s is the destination for parents, kids and college students to score great finds across apparel, shoes and

Exact's New eBook Outlines Operational Business Guidelines for Wholesalers in Growing Economy

July 15, 2015

Small business wholesalers can learn how to get ahead of competition and enhance profitsBOSTON--Exact, a leading provider of software solutions for small businesses, today released its latest eBook for the wholesale distribution community. The 42-page, free eBook, "Wholesale Ahead of the Competition," outlines the top three ways in which online

Producing X-rays from friction - Los Angeles-based innovator discusses new technique on day two of the annual industry gatheringLOS ANGELES--X-ray technology innovator Tribogenics announced today that two of its top scientists have been invited to discuss the company s breakthrough new X-ray technology at the annual SPIE Optics and Photonics

DAVIDSON, N.C.--Ingersoll Rand, the Official Power Tools of NASCAR and a preferred tool provider for Gas Monkey Garage, has announced the Real Work Real Play sweepstakes to reward automotive fans who get it done with a weekend of fun. Ingersoll Rand is working with NASCAR and celebrity automotive expert Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage to

HOUSTON--Oilfield equipment and service provider Surefire Industries has announced that it is expanding the scope of its product base to include the engineering and manufacturing of mission-critical equipment for oil and gas transportation, processing, storage, metering, refining and power generation operations.is to bring midstream and downstream

HOUSTON--Changing Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: CHGT) has secured a 3D printing project with a top Houston-area hospital an important opportunity the company can use to gain future business with the provider and expand into other areas, too.The hospital is eager to promote this device and there are other possible printing opportunities down the road.

Econolite will host connected vehicle demonstration at grand opening eventANAHEIM, Calif.--Econolite today announced that it will participate in University of Michigan s July 20th grand opening of Mcity a one-of-a-kind test site for connected and automated vehicles located on the North Campus Research Complex and operated by the University s

PX50 Safety Transformers and Rugged Junction Boxes for Pool and Spa UseSPRING GROVE, Ill.--Intermatic Incorporated, a leader in energy management solutions, today announced the offering of the PX50 Safety Transformer for pool and spa use.Contractors and end users can be confident that the PX50 provides code-compliant safety specifically for pool

The George Washington Carver Award Will Be Presented at the 12thAnnual BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology; Winner to Provide Remarks--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):What: Jonathan Wolfson, CEO of Solazyme, will deliver remarks and will be presented the inaugural George Washington Carver Award by the Biotechnology Industry

Company growth, customer additions and advanced software developments among highlights for the first half of the yearPASO ROBLES, Calif.--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and MES authority, today announced its half year in review. Like previous reports, IQMS experienced record-breaking growth for the first six months of 2015, with 65 new

2015 WTUX will be held for the first time in the US, October 1-2, 2015 in Seattle, WashingtonAKRON, Ohio--Smithers Apex is pleased to announce that Wearable Technology UX will be held in the US in 2015, after a highly successful and inspirational event in London last year. Taking place October 1-2, 2015 in Seattle, Washington, Wearable Technology

CANTON, Ohio--Agile Networks (Agile) is excited to announce that The Agile Network now stands as the only statewide open access 1 Gigabit backhaul network offering Last Mile Agility. The Agile Network is a hybrid fiber wireless backhaul network that allows Agile to deliver fiber-grade connectivity with the latest in wireless technologies.

Study led by airweave and conducted by Stanford University at IMG Academy to support top athletesTOKYO--A new research study conducted at IMG Academy, the largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institution in the world, reveals that the airweave high rebound bedding topper improves youth athletic performance. The sleep study

Konica Minolta Inc., LG Chem Ltd., and Philips Electronics Ltd. are three key vendors highlighted in a new Technavio reportLONDON--Technavio has published a new report on the global OLED lighting panel market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 70% from 2015-2019.Companies are expected to select specific material suppliers to provide

MINNEAPOLIS--WSI Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSCI) today announced that they were awarded a grant in conjunction with the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to provide training programs for their workforce. The Company will partner with the Alexandra Technical and Community College (ATCC) to provide the training.Benjamin Rashleger, President and

Solectria to Deliver 32.5MW of Inverters to Safari Energy for National Real Estate Investment Trusts

July 14, 2015

LAWRENCE, Mass.--Solectria A Yaskawa Company, a leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced at Intersolar North America today that it is delivering 32.5MW of its PVI 20TL and PVI 28TL three-phase transformerless inverters to Safari Energy for a nationwide rollout of PV projects for several large national landlords.Safari Energy is a leader in

TTO ribbon innovation designed to provide longer print runs and improved print quality in Videojet thermal transfer overprintersCHICAGO--Videojet Technologies Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and marking products, as well as fluids and accessories for the product identification industry, has introduced an Ultra Grade black

IRVINE, Calif.--CG Commercial Finance (CGCF) announced it has provided lease financing totaling $12,605,000 for air movers, liquid-vacuum trucks, cranes, and hydro-blasters used to service the chemical and oil and gas industries.The transactions were completed through a series of 32 schedules varying from $270,000 to $930,000 over the course of the

MENLO PARK, Calif.--Calysta, Inc. (www.calysta.com) today announced it will be lead sponsor of the first annual Methane Bioengineering Summit, scheduled for Sept. 1 in San Diego, CA.The United States has more than 100 years supply of methane, available from multiple sources including municipal and commercial waste and agriculture. Calysta is

Dow Implements Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil as Part of Carbon Mitigation Program for the Rio

July 14, 2015

Working with farmers from Mato Grosso, Dow will introduce precision agriculture technology and proprietary low-carbon solutions for seeds and crop protection to generate greenhouse gas reductionsBRASLIA, Brazil--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games and Official Carbon Partner of the Rio 2016

OutBack Power Launches FLEXpower Radian to Save Installers Time, Labor

July 14, 2015

Renewable energy equipment manufacturer upgrades pre-wired systems with flexible inverterARLINGTON, Wash.--OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, today launched its new FLEXpower Radian line, which uses the acclaimed Radian inverter for flexible power scenarios in the next

New Family of LEDs Achieves 50% Improvement over Previous Industry BestDURHAM, N.C.--Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) announces the new XLamp XHP35 family of LEDs with 50 percent more light output than Cree s previous highest-performing single-die LED, setting a new performance standard for the 3.5mm footprint. Built on Cree s SC5 Technology platform, the

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces eGaN Power Integrated Circuit for a New Benchmark in

July 14, 2015

New EPC2107 and EPC2108 eGaN power integrated circuits include monolithic half bridge and integrated bootstrap functions for A4WP compliant Class 2 and Class 3 solutions. In addition, development boards and complete wireless power solutions transmit and receive devices for quick and easy evaluations of these components are available.EL SEGUNDO,

Distributed Power Amplifiers Cover 2-50 GHz to Simplify Instrumentation and Microwave Radio

July 14, 2015

NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc. introduced today the HMC1127 and the HMC1126 MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) distributed power amplifiers. Covering the frequency range of 2-50 GHz, these new power amplifier die simplify system design and improve performance by eliminating the need for RF switches between frequency bands. Each

Pritzker Group Acquires LBP Manufacturing, a Leading Global Food and Beverage Packaging Producer

July 14, 2015

CHICAGO--Pritzker Group Private Capitaltoday announced that it acquired Chicago-based LBP Manufacturing, Inc., a leading global producer of innovative, sustainable food and beverage packaging.We look forward to expanding the business and working together for many years to come.Pritzker Group Private Capital is acquiring LBP from Barry Silverstein.

Utimaco Showcasing Embedded Technology to Safekeep Company IP, at SEMICON West

July 14, 2015

Security Expert Utimaco to Demonstrate Hardware-based Technology that Provides Root of Trust Throughout the Supply Chain of Connected DevicesLOS GATOS, Calif.--Utimaco, a worldwide leading manufacturer of hardware-based security solutions, will exhibit its hardware security module (HSM) solutions at SEMICON West, a tradeshow for the micro- and

LOS ANGELES--Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) ( Ducommun or the Company ) today reported it has been awarded a contract from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) to produce titanium APU (auxiliary power unit) exhaust fairing assemblies, housed in the tail cone, for the Boeing 737 MAX commercial jetliner. The award runs through 2018, with production

MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Michael Speetzen has been appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3rd, replacing the retiring Mike Malone. Speetzen has been CFO of Xylem Inc. since 2011, leading the finance organization of a company that does business in over

LEATHERHEAD, England--Smithers Rapra has announced the programme for the High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas 2015 conference, taking place from 23-24 September at The Roxburghe, Edinburgh, UK.the fuel that drives innovation is diversity of thought, knowledge and collaboration. It is very critical that key players within various industries

OpenMPCon to Showcase Latest Advances in High-Performance Computing using Directive Based Parallel Programming Languages Such As OpenMPFRANKFURT, Germany--The OpenMP Architecture Review Board (ARB) today announced the full line-up of world-class keynote speakers, technical presentations, tutorials and panel sessions to be hosted at the inaugural

30 year Career Contributions at Core of Polaris Long-term SuccessMINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Michael Malone, age 56, has declared his intention to retire as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective August 3rd, but has agreed to stay on into early 2016 to assume the newly-formed role of

iSqFt Named to 2015 Constructech 50, Recognized as Leading Construction Technology Provider

July 13, 2015

CINCINNATI--iSqFt, a leading software-as-a-service company in the commercial construction industry, announced today that it has been named to the 2015 Constructech 50 list, as a top technology powerhouse dominating the construction landscape. The list appears in the current July/August issue of Constructech magazine.This recognition reflects iSqFt

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